It’s important to know how often you should be getting your car serviced, and why it’s even more important to stay on top of it if you’re driving a used car. Ultimately, if you delay your car’s regular servicing, you are putting your safety at risk.

When your vehicle is under warranty, you should keep up to date with your car’s service schedule to avoid voiding it. New vehicles will kindly remind you when your scheduled service is due either by a light popping up on your dash or a sticker on your windscreen indicating the time frame.

What about servicing when my vehicle is out of warranty?

Keeping your warranty in tact is essential, but if anything, servicing the car when it is out of warranty is paramount as the car has by this time, been subject to years of wear and tear. Cars that aren’t serviced regularly are more likely to have mechanical problems and break down, and older cars are more prone to developing issues.

What happens if I don’t get my car serviced?

If your car isn’t regularly maintained, it is likely to suffer from reduced fuel economy and major mechanical failure. Regular servicing covers many elements, including an oil and filter change, which is necessary every 6 months at a minimum, and a thorough safety check.

How often should I service my older car?

As a rule of thumb, your car regardless of its age, should be serviced every 6 months of 15,000kms, whichever comes first. It is especially important to stick to this schedule f your used car has a history of being exposed to adverse conditions, such as extreme weather, constant stopping and starting or off-roading.

By having a regular thorough service you will keep you vehicle running safely, extend its life and help you avoid costly repair bills.

Auto Leaders offer a capped-price Signature Car Service designed for vehicles out of warranty, to keep them running safely on the road, efficiently and like new. You can find more information on what our signature service offers here.